Overall Rating
7.5, Based on 12 Reviews
Avg Price
$299.00
Manufacturer
Estro
Machine Type
Pump, Single Boiler, Reservoir, Full Auto Espresso Machine
Colors
White, Black
Class
Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Starbucks' rebranded budget espresso machine
M G (quality: 9.4)
01.15.2002
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: A great first machine for a rookie serious about espresso, especially if below $300.
James Kelly (quality: 8.1)
01.30.2002
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Just not quite was I was looking for.
Jeff Novick (quality: 8.0)
09.06.2003
Rating: 4.8
Bottom Line: Save your money for a better machine
J K (quality: 8.0)
01.28.2006
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: Great if you find a cheap, used one.
Sally Grimsley (quality: 7.7)
12.02.2003
Rating: 3.2
Bottom Line: The Starbucks Athena is not recommended due to numerous malfunctioning parts and difficulties.
John Stephen (quality: 7.0)
12.01.2004
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: This machine is ok, but there are better choices for the money
Kim Colonnelli (quality: 5.0)
09.14.2003
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: I think I got a great deal and I'm making my own Hammer Heads!
Richard & Marie (quality: 3.8)
06.10.2000
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Excellent home machine for $325 on sale.
Craig Anderson (quality: 3.7)
06.01.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: If you are in the market for a new machine and your budget is around 400 or less. Consider this model. I picked mine up for 325 AND got a free burr gr
Roy Davis (quality: 3.0)
05.20.2003
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Great machine for a good price.
Al Cohen (quality: 2.0)
03.26.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: A good, simple, easy-to-use unit at a great price (if on sale)
Justin L
02.15.2007
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: $150 for Athena? Get it! If not spend a little more on something else.
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